Isaiah 66:2

A few years ago, I remember hearing a really famous preacher at Passion for the first time. Although he wasn’t a fraction as popular then as he is now, he had a big enough following to get invited to Passion. For the first 25 minutes of his 40-minute message, the arena echoed with uproarious laughter as he did a stand-up comedy routine about Shark Week. Towards the end, I think he quoted a few Bible verses. The most disheartening thing, though, was that as I talked to our students about what ……

​[This post is a summary of an excellent yet lengthy piece written by D.A. Carson in Themelios, a journal for religious studies. I highly recommend reading the whole thing.] Biblical authority is an idea that is slowly losing its grip on modern Evangelicals. It’s a very simple proposition—it gives the...…

Spinning, (group indoor cycling if you are unfamiliar with the term), is somewhat of a complex sport for a newbie. You have to get “set up” on your bike, learn the hand positions, and try to get a grasp on the other safety metrics and movements so that you can get the most out of your ……

Inspirational Thought of the Day: When we understand that we are all on equal footing, respect is a natural default for how we treat others. Scripture of the Day: Isaiah 66:2 “My hand made them; that is how they came to be,” says the LORD. “I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect […]…

When I finished reading the article I was convinced of little but the likelihood that the writer is simply a well meaning, highly educated, and extremely articulate nut-job. However, his views did ……

In my last post I said I’d write about the lessons God taught me during my four years in the wilderness. Here are three major ones: 1. Obedience is a big deal to God. It may even be one of the most important parts of Read More…

We’re to see with God’s perspective, and He regards humility as something beautiful.…

We’re told to “clothe ourselves with humility toward one another.” Your clothes don’t magically appear on your body.…

Here’s the low-down: Prayer is ESSENTIAL. Here’s what it is not: A token of appreciation. A “go-to” when we’re desperate. A “wish list” of our wants. A poe……

At times obedience feels futile, like shoveling snow in the middle of a blizzard. Everyday acts of faithfulness often go unnoticed and unrewarded; if they are noticed, nothing changes in the world anyway. So what’s the point?…